Be sure to consult the UW Records Retention Schedule before disposing of any records (documents, photographs, slides, audiotapes, videotapes, CDs/DVDs, etc.) Also, any items purchased with University funds that are no longer needed, no matter the condition, must be transferred to UW Surplus.

Remember that UW has its own contracts with various solid waste and recycling vendors that are separate from those at private residences or other businesses within the City of Seattle.